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Polymer crystallization and properties

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Julie E. Rorrer
University of Washington
2
Pavel A. Kots
New York University
3
Leire Sangroniz
Polymat
4
Brandon C. Vance
Center for Innovation
5
Sanjay Singh
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
6
Zhiwen Gao
Yunnan Normal University
7
Jindi Duan
Baidu (China)
8
Deyu Niu
Jiangnan University
9
Krutarth M. Kamani
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
10
Wei‐Tse Lee
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Rising Stars Papers

1
Unlocking naphtha from polyolefins using Ni-based hydrocracking catalysts
Chemical Engineering Journal|2024
54 cit.
2
Brittle and ductile yielding in soft materials
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences|2024
42 cit.
3
Polystyrene Hydrogenolysis to High-Quality Lubricants Using Ni/SiO<sub>2</sub>
ACS Catalysis|2024
29 cit.
4
Origin of Melt Memory Effects in Poly(ethylene oxide): The Crucial Role of Entanglements
Macromolecular Rapid Communications|2024
26 cit.
5
Response and sensitivity of urban plants with different seed dispersal modes
Nature Cities|2024
24 cit.
6
Strong Hydrogen Bonds Sustain Even–Odd Effects in Poly(ester amide)s with Long Alkyl Chain Length in the Backbone
Biomacromolecules|2024
9 cit.
7
Linking structural and rheological memory in disordered soft materials
Soft Matter|2025
8 cit.
8
Lamellar thickness of the polypropylene matrix determines surface induced nucleation of polyethylene droplets in immiscible blends
Polymer|2025
5 cit.
9
Layered self-pillared zeolites convert polyethylene to gasoline
Nature Chemistry|2024
4 cit.
10
Stirring up success
Nature Chemical Engineering|2024
4 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Simon A. Rogers
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2
Quan Chen
Sichuan University
3
Huang Xianbo
Unknown
4
France Chabert
Laboratoire Génie de Production
5
Tizazu H. Mekonnen
University of Waterloo
6
Lingpu Meng
University of Science and Technology of China
7
Shuangquan Liao
Hainan University
8
Shouyun Cheng
South Dakota State University
9
Sary Awad
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
10
Xipo Zhao
Hubei University of Technology

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Recent progress in sustainable barrier paper coating for food packaging applications
Progress in Organic Coatings|2023
115 cit.
2
Sustainable paper coating with enhanced barrier properties based on esterified lignin and PBAT blend
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules|2022
101 cit.
3
Strong synergistic toughening and compatibilization enhancement of carbon nanotubes and multi-functional epoxy compatibilizer in high toughened polylactic acid (PLA)/poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) blends
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules|2023
82 cit.
4
Modified cellulose nanofibers aerogels as a novel air filters; Synthesis and performance evaluation
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules|2022
71 cit.
5
Reactive extrusion as a sustainable alternative for the processing and valorization of biomass components
Journal of Cleaner Production|2022
67 cit.
6
Influence of CaO on the thermal kinetics and formation mechanism of high value-added products during waste tire pyrolysis
Journal of Hazardous Materials|2022
64 cit.
7
Progress in waterborne polymer dispersions for coating applications: commercialized systems and new trends
RSC Sustainability|2024
61 cit.
8
Esterification of lignin with long chain fatty acids for the stabilization of oil-in-water Pickering emulsions
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules|2023
57 cit.
9
The nonlinear rheology of complex yield stress foods
Physics of Fluids|2022
54 cit.
10
Hemp hurd filled <scp>PLA</scp> ‐ <scp>PBAT</scp> blend biocomposites compatible with additive manufacturing processes: Fabrication, rheology, and material property investigations
Polymer Composites|2023
52 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
I. M. Ward
Lehigh University
2
Benjamin S. Hsiao
Stony Brook University
3
Donald R. Paul
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University
4
Qiang Fu
Southwest Medical University
5
Alejandro J. Müller
Ikerbasque
6
Sabu Thomas
Mahatma Gandhi University
7
Chul B. Park
Qingdao University
8
Christopher W. Macosko
University of Minnesota
9
Frank S. Bates
University of Minnesota
10
Zhong‐Ming Li
Ingenierie des Materiaux polymeres

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
Block Copolymer Thermodynamics: Theory and Experiment
Annual Review of Physical Chemistry|1990
3.8k cit.
2
Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites
Macromolecules|2010
3.3k cit.
3
Block Copolymers—Designer Soft Materials
Physics Today|1999
3.2k cit.
4
Anelastic and dielectric effects in polymeric solids
Polymer|1968
2.4k cit.
5
Biofibres and biocomposites
Carbohydrate Polymers|2007
2.4k cit.
6
Unifying Weak- and Strong-Segregation Block Copolymer Theories
Macromolecules|1996
1.8k cit.
7
Estimation of lattice strain in ZnO nanoparticles: X-ray peak profile analysis
Journal of theoretical and applied physics|2014
1.6k cit.
8
Poly(lactic acid) crystallization
Progress in Polymer Science|2012
1.6k cit.
9
Polymer-Polymer Phase Behavior
Science|1991
1.4k cit.
10
Graphene/Polyurethane Nanocomposites for Improved Gas Barrier and Electrical Conductivity
Chemistry of Materials|2010
1.4k cit.

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